Hanna Vehkamäki is a Professor at the Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki , and Vice Dean responsible for well-being, equality, bilingual affairs, and facilities/safety. She leads the Academy of Finland Center of Excellence VILMA (2022-2029) focused on molecular-level atmospheric transformations. Field of Science: Physical Sciences Email: hanna.vehkamaki@helsinki.fi Address: P.O. Box 64, Gustaf Hällströmin katu 2, 00014 Helsinki Her research bridges atmospheric science , physical chemistry , and computational modeling , with a focus on molecular cluster dynamics, ion-induced nucleation, and aerosol-cloud-climate interactions. She develops tools for molecular-level atmospheric simulations and machine learning applications in predicting particle formation. Recent publications highlight her work on APi-ToF mass spectrometer optimization , α-pinene ozonolysis mechanisms , and alkylammonium ion mobility . Her projects include VILMA (Virtual laboratory for molecular-level atmospheric transformations) and Atmospheric Mathematics . Scientific Awards : Finnish Aerosol Research Foundation Distinguished Scientist Award (2014) Magnus Ehrnrooth Foundation award (2010) Suomen Valkoisen Ruusun I luokan ritarimerkki (2022) NOSA Aerosologist Award (2014) University of Helsinki Maikki Friberg award (2015) She supervises Master’s/PhD theses (e.g., hydration layer simulations on K-feldspar) and participates in international conferences (e.g., ISSPIC XVIII, Gordon Research Seminar). Her grants include the Academy of Finland Center of Excellence and the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation project RESTART.






